Yasuhiko Kawazu
Voice ActorYasuhiko Kawazu is a Japanese voice actor best known for providing the voice of Mr. Popo and various iterations of Great Ape transformations across multiple Dragon Ball series and video games.
Dragon Ball Roles
Kawazu's contributions to the Dragon Ball franchise span multiple series and formats. He voiced the iconic character Mr. Popo, Kami's faithful servant, in Dragon Ball Daima and Dragon Ball Z Kai, as well as in the video game Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. Additionally, he provided voices for Great Ape forms across Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Z, giving voice to the monstrous transformation characters and supporting enemies like Gale, Caterpy, Froug, and Smitty.
Filmography
Kawazu extended his work beyond television into Dragon Ball Z films, voicing Moah in the feature film Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan. His expertise with character voices has made him a consistent presence in the Dragon Ball universe across multiple mediums.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yasuhiko Kawazu in Dragon Ball?
Yasuhiko Kawazu is a Japanese voice actor known in the franchise as the Japanese voice of Great Ape and Mr. Popo. Popo and various iterations of Great Ape transformations across multiple Dragon Ball series and video games.
Which Dragon Ball character did Yasuhiko Kawazu voice?
Yasuhiko Kawazu provided the Japanese voice of Great Ape and Mr. Popo.
What language does Yasuhiko Kawazu dub Dragon Ball in?
Yasuhiko Kawazu dubs Dragon Ball in Japanese, working as a Japanese voice actor. Kawazu extended his work beyond television into Dragon Ball Z films, voicing Moah in the feature film Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan.
What other anime has Yasuhiko Kawazu worked on?
Kawazu extended his work beyond television into Dragon Ball Z films, voicing Moah in the feature film Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan. His expertise with character voices has made him a consistent presence in the Dragon Ball universe across multiple mediums.
When did Yasuhiko Kawazu start voice acting?
Yasuhiko Kawazu's specific career start date is not listed in the wiki, but their Dragon Ball work places them in the active dub roster.
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